a Place For Community

Community culture at MEplace is deeply rooted in our core values, creating a vibrant atmosphere of belonging. We’re proud to reflect, serve and celebrate our thriving local communities.

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Suggested activities
MEplace KX Family Activity Studios
December 6, 2024

Join us at our MEplace KX Family Activity Studios!

We’re excited to announce our new activity studios for local families in the King's Cross area, available on weekdays and weekends.

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Lost in Light – Shoreditch immersive art installations
December 4, 2024

Lost in Light – Shoreditch immersive art installations

“Get lost in light! Lost in Light presents an unforgettable journey into light and sound, featuring award-winning installations from the renowned collective Squidsoup – celebrated for pushing the boundaries of immersive art.”

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BOOST: Family Festival – V&A South Kensington
December 4, 2024

BOOST: Family Festival – V&A South Kensington

Enjoy a day of fun with hands-on activities exploring food, culture, art, and design. Take part in zine making, make-up workshops and costume making, then join the parade through the galleries. There will also be a film screening, fruit preserve making, and wellbeing workshops for the whole family. It’s a fantastic opportunity for creativity and connection!

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meplace updates

Explore our nursery and MEclub highlights, or take a look through our photo reel, for a flavour of what makes MEplace truly special.

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MEplace updates
Introducing MEclub – enrol now!
October 26, 2023

Introducing MEclub – enrol now!

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Explore our photo reel!

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Our teachers bonding and having fun at one of our Summer parties.

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Children wearing the graduation hats that were lovingly made by their teachers!

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Children and teachers walking together at our latest graduation ceremony.

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A child heading towards some bubbles.

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The graduation books every child got to bring home after the ceremony.

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One of our students about to enter our famous white tee-pee.

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A child gets in the best spot to access all of the yums at our Summer party.

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The whole team coming together for one snap!

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Our kids having fun in our white bouncy castle during our summer party in 2023.

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Our super especial Winter party visitor.

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Only 8 more days to go!

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Our Teacher Joanna singing for the kids at our Winter party.

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Another very special visitor to our Winter party.

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Setting up for our Winter party!

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Party full of hugs & warm welcomes

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Team getting snapped at our Winter party.

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Some of our teachers posing for a photo at our team-building Winter dinner.

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research & Tips

When it comes to parenting, you are the expert. Browse our collection of research takeaways, tips and activity ideas, along with some deeper dives into the things that truly matter.

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Resources for parents
How to handle tantrums like a pro
December 6, 2024

How to handle tantrums like a pro

Over on Instagram, Karla – MEplace’s psychology content creator and SENDCo – has been sharing tips to help parents handle tantrums. In this post, we’ll take a deeper dive into science-backed strategies to help you navigate those challenging moments with confidence.

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MEworld's Research & Tips blog intro
December 6, 2024

Introducing MEworld's Research & Tips blog

When it comes to parenting, it can feel as though everyone has a recommendation, opinion or philosophy for you. From family and friends to internet gurus and practical strangers: everybody’s got a hot take, and they’re going to tell you.

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Calm Teddy Breathing Adventure
October 26, 2023

Calm Teddy Breathing Adventure

In this simple yet effective activity, we introduce a fun and soothing way for children to practice mindful breathing with the help of a stuffed animal.

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Becoming Chefs!
October 26, 2023

Becoming Chefs!

Get ready for a delightful culinary journey, where your little ones become the chefs! Together, we'll craft delectable treats, starting with pancakes. Let's make cherished memories in the kitchen!

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Leaf Threading
September 22, 2023

Leaf Threading

Let's embark on a delightful creative journey with your little ones right at home. Leaf threading is a charming and educational activity that allows your child to explore colors, shapes, and their own imagination.

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Latest research
The impact of lockdown on language development
September 22, 2023

The impact of lockdown on language development

Recent research led by the Education Endowment Foundation has suggested that lockdown has taken a negative toll on language development among young children. So what exactly is the impact, and how can we help our little ones make up for lost conversation?

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Resources for parents
Parent mental health: where to find what you need
September 22, 2023

Parent mental health: where to find what you need

Approximately 68% of women and 57% of men suffering from mental health problems are parents. For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve put together this list of resources so you can find all the information and support you need in times of mental ill-health.

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Resources for parents
Supporting your child's gender development
September 22, 2023

Supporting your child's gender development

Happy Pride Month! Conversations about gender and sexuality with regards to the early years can be difficult: what information should we provide, and when? What topics should we avoid? Well, this is a huge and complex subject but, as Pride Month 2021 draws to a close, we wanted to talk a little about how gender identity is formed, and how you can support your little one as they explore.

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Latest research
The largest study ever on the early years
September 21, 2023

The largest study ever on the early years

This week, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, revealed the outcomes of the largest public study ever conducted on the early years.

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Resources for parents
Emotion Flashcards
September 21, 2023

Emotion Flashcards

A fun activity to help children learn to name and identify different emotions – an important step in learning to manage their feelings.

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Resources for parents
Books to prompt play
September 21, 2023

Books to prompt play

Imaginative play has so many benefits to it. It can help our little ones develop their social, emotional, cognitive and language skills. For parents, it has the ability to provide both a moment of free time to fold the laundry and moments of fun with our children. However, even our little ones can run out of ideas. Sometimes, we all need a little inspiration!

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